Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waterloo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Waterloo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
281 students attend Waterloo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Waterloo Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterloo Elementary School offer ?
Waterloo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Waterloo Elementary School part of?
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